Chen Guangcheng claims nephew is facing 'intentional murder' charge

The blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has claimed his nephew his facing a
charge of "intentional murder" after attacking officials who broke
into his home, despite the fact no one died in the encounter.

The nephew, Chen Kegui, is in detention after he attacked intruders who broke into the family home in eastern Shandong province apparently searching for his uncle following his dramatic escape from house arrest last month.

Lawyers for the nephew have said a local Communist Party official was injured seriously in the fight in the early hours of April 27 and two others were slightly injured, but no one died.

But Chen Guangcheng said police had issued an arrest warrant charging his nephew with "intentional murder".

"This is outrageous, it is totally unreasonable," the blind activist said.

"Up to 10 people battered down the door and entered the home looking for me, but when they couldn't find me, they began beating people ... Chen Kegui was clubbed over the head so he picked up the knife and defended himself."